Solidarity with Michiganlover?

[kingfisher]

Everybody knows that Michiganlover uses VDH for his morning shave on Wednesdays (his underrated/underappreciated products day).

So, what say ye? What if we made tomorrow morning "Solidarity Morning" and every wet shaver on the forum who owns a puck of VDH lathers that baby up tomorrow?

Are you in?

[sodajerk]

Although KMF has pushed everything else aside right now, I don't need much of an excuse to use VDH. I'm in.

[milkid]

Count me in.

[michiganlover]

Everybody knows that Michiganlover...

Woot!! I must be pretty famous around here! :001_tongu:tongue_sm

I am in by Default!!

Come join in the joys of having a great shave with products that don't cost an arm, and an leg!! :w00t::w00t:

[richmondesi]

Everybody knows that Michiganlover uses VDH for his morning shave on Wednesdays (his underrated/underappreciated products day).

So, what say ye? What if we made tomorrow morning "Solidarity Morning" and every wet shaver on the forum who owns a puck of VDH lathers that baby up tomorrow?

Are you in?

No. :001_smile

In fact, as an act of rebellion, I'm going to use my Czech and Speake Oxford and Cambridge Soap and Frag combined with my Robert Williams Custom and my Rooney Finest :thumbup1:

[xgunterx]

Woot!! I must be pretty famous around here!
8<

Nah, just your avatar. :tongue_sm

[kingfisher]

No. :001_smile

In fact, as an act of rebellion, I'm going to use my Czech and Speake Oxford and Cambridge Soap and Frag combined with my Robert Williams Custom and my Rooney Finest :thumbup1:

Fine. Be that way.:001_rolle

[luvmysuper]

I'm game if the same folks will use Williams on Thursday!!!!


:lol: :lol:

[LinuxMintyFresh]

I was going to use it anyway, so sure!

[richmondesi]

Fine. Be that way.:001_rolle

:lol1:

J/K BTW... but I'm still out unless everyone on B&B promises to use Williams for a week straight

[xgunterx]

:lol1:

J/K BTW... but I'm still out unless everyone on B&B promises to use Williams for a week straight

I would but you don't find it here. Neither VDH. :sad:

[richmondesi]

I would but you don't find it here. Neither VDH. :sad:

If you want some, I'll post it over to you in Belgium (I've got no problem shipping stuff there and have done it several times). I'll pick you up some vdh and williams if you cover my expenses :001_smile

[talibeard]

I would but you don't find it here. Neither VDH. :sad:

Do as I do; out of solidarity I will use my euro-palmolive!

Cheap enough around here to fit the idea! :001_rolle

[swinchen]

Is Omega Soap w/ Omega Pure Badger cheap enough to join the club? I don't have any William or VDH :(

[kingfisher]

Is Omega Soap w/ Omega Pure Badger cheap enough to join the club? I don't have any William or VDH :(

Yes. It fits the "spirit" of the idea.

[wimbouman]

No VDH here, but I'll throw in the old Palmolive!
That's E1,27 also and a wonderful shaving creme!

http://www.superdrug.com/content/ebiz/superdrug/invt/53090/53090_l.jpg

[82R100]

Sure.

VDH shave stick tomorrow morning!

- Chris

[BladeDE40]

I'm in...gotta brand new orange puck ready to go!

[SliceOfLife]

I considered it, then I decided to use a soap that is so rare, I am absolutely certain I am the only person in the world who can use it. Damn you and your affordable soaps!

;)

[Gray Wolf]

Got it all, Van Der Spice, Gillette Tech, Old Spice A/S.
I'm on track for tomorrow!

[dog]

I could use my Arko, Omega 49, and Aqua Velva. I suppose those would fit the bill.

[michiganlover]

I'm game if the same folks will use Williams on Thursday!!!!


:lol: :lol:

NO!! I don't own a puck of Williams, and have sworn off all Williams except for the vintage stuff. :001_tt1:


:lol1:

J/K BTW... but I'm still out unless everyone on B&B promises to use Williams for a week straight

Really Sir, I must ask, why do you hate us all so much?? Why do you want us to endure such torture?? :laugh::laugh::lol::lol:

~John~

Life is too short to waste shaves on modern Williams.

[michiganlover]

Got it all, Van Der Spice, Gillette Tech, Old Spice A/S.
I'm on track for tomorrow!

Awesome!! :thumbup1:


I could use my Arko, Omega 49, and Aqua Velva. I suppose those would fit the bill.

That would totally fit the bill. Arko is about as cheap as it gets, and really good from what I hear (I have two untested sticks in my cave). :thumbup:

[xgunterx]

Do as I do; out of solidarity I will use my euro-palmolive!

Cheap enough around here to fit the idea! :001_rolle

Ah ok. So my Palmolive stick (€0,98), P.160 (€0,7/100g), Klar's Kabinett (€1,5/100g), La Toja stick (<€2), ... are complying with the rules as well?
Then I'm in.

[brianw]

:lol1:

J/K BTW... but I'm still out unless everyone on B&B promises to use Williams for a week straight
I tried that once.....:cursing::cursing: it was the longest week of my life. Made me go exclusively with Gentlemen's Best for 3 Months:thumbup1:

[luvmysuper]

GREAT IDEA!! I own numerous pucks of Williams, and have sworn to buy Williams, particularly the vintage stuff. :001_tt1:



Really Sir, I must ask, why do you even need to ask?? Of course we will join you on this exciting endeavor!!:laugh::laugh::lol::lol:

~John~

Life is short. Don't waste shaves by not having Williams.

There.

FTFY!!

Don't mention it, bra! :lol: :lol:
.
.


No, seriously. Don't mention it.

[richmondesi]

I tried that once.....:cursing::cursing: it was the longest week of my life. Made me go exclusively with Gentlemen's Best for 3 Months:thumbup1:

I'd nearly do that without being tortured first :001_tongu

[michiganlover]

Ah ok. So my Palmolive stick (€0,98), P.160 (€0,7/100g), Klar's Kabinett (€1,5/100g), La Toja stick (<€2), ... are complying with the rules as well?
Then I'm in.

I would say so, the idea is that the product be Low Cost/ Value Minded, and good. :thumbup1:

I starting doing "Low Cost and Under-appreciated Wednesdays" for several reasons:

1) It was meant to be a constant reminder that my shaves don't have to be expensive to be top quality. It's too easy in this hobby to get caught up in chasing after the most expensive, most high end products: it's good to remind yourself that you can get excellent quality shaves with budget minded products.

2) My very first Wet Shaves were with a well worn Gillette Ball End Tech (that was PIFed to me), VDH Deluxe, and a VDH Boar brush. Wednesday is a change to reminisce about my beginnings.

3) The Gillette Tech has a reputation as a "starter razor", that is too mild for a seasoned shaver. Using the Tech at least once a week, helps me to not forget just how good it really truly is!!

4) The well worn Tech mentioned above, was my first DE razor. I still have it (although it is now re-plated, and shiny), and it is the razor I shave with every Wednesday.

[xgunterx]

I would say so, the idea is that the product be Low Cost/ Value Minded, and good. :thumbup1:

I starting doing "Low Cost and Under-appreciated Wednesdays" for several reasons:


I have several more expensive soaps, several cheap goodies and lots in between. I enjoy all of them.



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4) The well worn Tech mentioned above, was my first DE razor. I still have it (although it is now re-plated, and shiny), and it is the razor I shave with every Wednesday.

I can't go there. My first was a Parker 90R which is probably more useful in the kitchen to peel potatoes than to shave.

[Pumpkin]

I'm a night/evening shaver...but with the time difference I should be shaving at the same time :001_smile

Tech (fat handle), Palmolive stick, Boar brush, Old Spice AS

[shortgamer]

Every day is low cost/under appreciated day with my wet shave lineup

[Geordon]

I've got not VDH, but I do have Col. Conk. I've also got some P.160 which would fit with the spirit of the day.

I'm in: P.160, Feather Popular razor fitted with a Feather Hi-Stainless (it's all that I have, and the razor was the cheapest that I could purchase when I bought my first kit), my Vulfix boar brush (cost me $8.00 :wink2:), alum and some store-brand witch hazel.

Do I count? :blushing:

[michiganlover]

I've got not VDH, but I do have Col. Conk. I've also got some P.160 which would fit with the spirit of the day.

I'm in: P.160, Feather Popular razor fitted with a Feather Hi-Stainless (it's all that I have, and the razor was the cheapest that I could purchase when I bought my first kit), my Vulfix boar brush (cost me $8.00 :wink2:), alum and some store-brand witch hazel.

Do I count? :blushing:

Your setup looks pretty good to me. :001_tongu

[nav]

Oh darn it. I have been wanting to try out the VDH deluxe soap for a while but can't find it anywhere in Australia.

Enjoy your VDH/budget soap shaves gents.

[luvmysuper]

Oh darn it. I have been wanting to try out the VDH deluxe soap for a while but can't find it anywhere in Australia.

Enjoy your VDH/budget soap shaves gents.

It's hard to find because it is sold in a blue and white box with Williams on the front.

[michiganlover]

Shave Picture for Wednesday March 17th 2009:

Ball End Tech/Personna Red/VanDerSpice/Omega 21139 Boar Brush/Generic Witch Hazel/Vintage Old Spice Aftershave/Vintage Old Spice Cologne:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v642/michiganhater/PICT0007-5.jpg

[beyboo]

So I jumped in with the following :

Feather Portable / 7 O'clock Permasharp Green / Godrej Shave Round / Cheap Indian Boar Brush and Nivea for Men After Shave (blue glass bottle) !

I would like to believe that my setup gives the cheapest per shave cost among all the other shaves on this post !! :001_rolle

Curious to know if this is true.

[michiganlover]

I would like to believe that my setup gives the cheapest per shave cost among all the other shaves on this post !! :001_rolle

Curious to know if this is true.

Looks like a great setup!!

For anyone who might be curious: The vintage Old Spice in glass bottles shown in my picture above is not a violation of the cheap, and under appreciated ideal.

I picked up 6 bottles (plus a fancy Admiral Decanter) of vintage Old Spice Cologne/Aftershave off of E-Bay for $13.70 shipped!! That's $2.30 each! :001_tt1::001_tt1:

[xgunterx]

So I jumped in with the following :

Feather Portable / 7 O'clock Permasharp Green / Godrej Shave Round / Cheap Indian Boar Brush and Nivea for Men After Shave (blue glass bottle) !

I would like to believe that my setup gives the cheapest per shave cost among all the other shaves on this post !! :001_rolle

Curious to know if this is true.

Forget it! :tongue_sm

Palmolive stick (€0,98)
Omega boar brush (economy line < €10)
Astra blade (€0,1)
Hattric Classic AS (€5,95 for 200ml)

And it was an excellent shave! Maybe I should do this more but I fear the consequences of the AD devil.

[talibeard]

Forget it! :tongue_sm

Palmolive stick (€0,98)
Omega boar brush (economy line < €10)
Astra blade (€0,1)
Hattric Classic AS (€5,95 for 200ml)

And it was an excellent shave! Maybe I should do this more but I fear the consequences of the AD devil.


Nice try!

I used the same Palmolive stick with a free blade and a very old inherited boar (so free too) and ended with a Chinese Florida Water (€2,35/250ml).

The soap & brush were great; the blade good for its price (but not very good) and the AS? Meh, but did the job.

[luvmysuper]

Shave Picture for Wednesday March 17th 2009:

Ball End Tech/Personna Red/Williams/Omega 21139 Boar Brush/Generic Witch Hazel/Vintage Old Spice Aftershave/Vintage Old Spice Cologne:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=94141&stc=1&d=1268828945

Good Job, John!!!!

[Topgumby]

I'm out. I have to go with something green this particular Wednesday, so it's the Palmolive stick!

[82R100]

Eversharp Schick G3 with Meijer branded injector blade
Boreal #323 boar brush
VDH deluxe as a deodorant dispenser shave stick
generic witch hazel
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue.

Very nice.

- Chris

[michiganlover]

Good Job, John!!!!

You must have met my twin from an alternate reality, who somehow got Williams to work, and thinks it is the best stuff ever. :302::117:

Friends tell me he is a bit delusional.....:lol::laugh:

[michiganlover]

Eversharp Schick G3 with Meijer branded injector blade
Boreal #323 boar brush
VDH deluxe as a deodorant dispenser shave stick
generic witch hazel
Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue.

Very nice.

- Chris

I had a few of the Boreal 323 around Christmas time that I included in some newbie giveaways. Used one of them a couple of times. Very rough on the face. Did yours eventually soften up??

[Trigger]

I was in before I saw this post! Good idea.

[kingfisher]

OK, so this morning's cheapo shave:

Omega boar brush
VDH Deluxe
Bump Fighter with Personna Trac II blade
two passes
SCS Hydro aftershave splash (sample bottle)
Monsieur Balmain EDC (sample size I got for free!)


Smooth, comfortable shave.:thumbup1:

[mhuelskamp]

What about those of us who use VDH everyday?

[82R100]

I had a few of the Boreal 323 around Christmas time that I included in some newbie giveaways. Used one of them a couple of times. Very rough on the face. Did yours eventually soften up??

Nope. You just have to be in the right mood for a good scrubbing. :smile:

[82R100]

What about those of us who use VDH everyday?

Well, obviously, that's its own reward!

[xgunterx]

Nice try!
8<


Yeah, it's very hard if not impossible to beat a Dutchman. :w00t:

[talibeard]

Yeah, it's very hard if not impossible to beat a Dutchman. :w00t:


:lol::lol::blush::lol:

[beyboo]

Forget it! :tongue_sm

Palmolive stick (€0,98)
Omega boar brush (economy line < €10)
Astra blade (€0,1)
Hattric Classic AS (€5,95 for 200ml)

And it was an excellent shave! Maybe I should do this more but I fear the consequences of the AD devil.


Comparing local buying costs my stuff cost me 6.94$ (Shave round + 5 blades + Cheap Boar brush + AS) Considering 5 blades - each around 0.13$

Each blade lasts for around 4 shaves, the shave round around 60 shaves and the nivea splash on for a long time, and the boar retires only when I tire of it !!

And here I am talking of a middle of the line blade, don't get me started on the cheaper supermax, Wilkinson India swords and a few others !! :tongue_sm

You can tell me if this is more expensive than your set !! :001_cool:

[Geordon]

Forgive me, for I have sinned...

I ended up missing the "under-appreciated" day today. I over-slept my alarm and could NOT be late to my externship.:blushing: In penance, I will do tomorrow and the next week's shaves in my chosen inexpensive setup. :a35:

[Ignatius]

Comparing local buying costs my stuff cost me 6.94$ (Shave round + 5 blades + Cheap Boar brush + AS) Considering 5 blades - each around 0.13$


I think I can beat this.

Boar brush £0.50 (from 'Wilkinsons' for anyone in the UK)
Palmolive stick £0.25 (Asda)
Israeli blade £0.10 (Tesco)
Cold water splash
Total £0.85, or $1.53USD

ps that brush doesn't look too appealing, I must say. But the rest of that gear is serviceable.

:001_cool:

[shamus]

Everybody knows that Michiganlover uses VDH for his morning shave on Wednesdays (his underrated/underappreciated products day).

So, what say ye? What if we made tomorrow morning "Solidarity Morning" and every wet shaver on the forum who owns a puck of VDH lathers that baby up tomorrow?

Are you in?

Well it looks like quite a few people had a "Solidarity Morning", St. Patricks Day for Michigan Lover. VDH has always been in my rotation and just for Michigan Lover. Cheers!

[xgunterx]

I think I can beat this.

Boar brush £0.50 (from 'Wilkinsons' for anyone in the UK)
Palmolive stick £0.25 (Asda)
Israeli blade £0.10 (Tesco)
Cold water splash
Total £0.85, or $1.53USD

ps that brush doesn't look too appealing, I must say. But the rest of that gear is serviceable.

:001_cool:

Especially your AS. You can bathe in it. :001_tongu

[SRock]

No. :001_smile

In fact, as an act of rebellion, I'm going to use my Czech and Speake Oxford and Cambridge Soap and Frag combined with my Robert Williams Custom and my Rooney Finest :thumbup1:

I'm with Paul on this one, except I used my Czech and Speake #88 Soap and Frag.

I couldn't throw VDH in the trash fast enough after trying real soaps.

[michiganlover]

Thanks to everyone who participated. :w00t:

[JPM]

:lol1:

J/K BTW... but I'm still out unless everyone on B&B promises to use Williams for a week straight

Hell no I won't go!:lol:

[col conk]

I tried that once.....:cursing::cursing: it was the longest week of my life.:
:lol:

Sorry I missed this thread . Yesterday was Tabac day. But to atone for my sin
, I used VDH today and will for the next three.

If I really was made to do penance , I would be made to shave with Williams for 4 days ussing a rusty blade. :lol:

[Geordon]

If I really was made to do penance , I would be made to shave with Williams for 4 days using a rusty blade. :lol:

And here I was, thinking that corporal mortification went out with the Dark Ages! :yikes: (Well, except for Opus Dei)